Springfield School Board lauds Boy Scout Troop 512 at meeting

SPRINGFIELD — The school board might have gone solo if not for a number of Boy Scouts in attendance. Board President Keith Black welcomed Scott Newman and other leaders of Troop 512 who brought several scouts working on their Citizenship in the Community merit badge.

“The scouts are required to attend a meeting, either school or local government, to see what happens. It is intended to help make them more responsible citizens,” said Newman. “Thank you for having us and making us feel welcome.”

Black and Superintendent James Capolupo thanked them for attending and being scouts.

Capolupo encouraged the young men to keep their eyes on the prize of Eagle Scout.

The brief agenda, efficiently completed, included approved three items on the consent agenda: a routine Act 80 Exceptions which allows adjustment to the school calendar where needed; special education services for one student; and a high school ski trip which has no cost to the district.

In issues to watch, Director Geraldine Sullivan noted the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s movement from Adequate Yearly Progress to the School Performance System. Sullivan said the board and administration will have future discussions on how these standards impact schools. Director Frank Agovino said the state legislation is looking at property tax reform with many options, also to be discussed by the board as warranted.